THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY, DEFENCE AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
OTTAWA, Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs met this day at 11:01 a.m., in room W120, 1 Wellington St., the chair, the Honourable Marty Deacon, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Al Zaibak, Anderson, Cardozo, Carignan, P.C., Dasko, Deacon (Ontario), Hay, McNair, Patterson, Ravalia, Youance and Yussuff (12).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senator Busson (1).
Participating in the meeting: Anne-Marie Therrien-Tremblay and Andrés León, Analysts, Library of Parliament.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, May 28, 2026, the committee continued its consideration of Bill C-11, An Act to amend the National Defence Act and other Acts.
WITNESSES:
Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police:
Chief Constable Fiona Wilson, Victoria Police Department (by videoconference).
As individuals:
Captain (retired) Hélène Le Scelleur, PhD Candidate;
Heather Vanderveer;
Major (retired) Donna Van Leusden, Survivor Perspectives Consulting Group;
Major (retired) Dr. Karen Breeck, Retired Medical Officer.
Megan MacKenzie, Professor and Simons Chair in Peace, Disarmament and Human Security (by videoconference);
Colonel (retired) Bruce MacGregor, Former Director of Military Prosecutions.
Major (retired) Dr. Karen Breeck made a statement.
At 11:11 a.m., the committee suspended.
At 11:16 a.m., the committee resumed.
Major (retired) Dr. Karen Breeck, Heather Vanderveer, Major (retired) Donna Van Leusden and Captain (retired) Hélène Le Scelleur each made a statement and answered questions.
At 12:15 p.m., the committee suspended.
At 12:20 p.m., the committee resumed.
Colonel (retired) Bruce MacGregor, Fiona Wilson and Megan MacKenzie each made a statement and answered questions.
At 1:09 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Ericka Paajanen
Clerk of the Committee